The Nature of Genuine Wisdom

James is determined to help his readers evaluate themselves. He asks the question, "Who among you is wise and understanding?" It's as if he issues a challenge. "Who among you would say that you are wise and understanding? Let him show, let him prove it," literally, "in his life." James has a unique way that he presents the truth of God. He just starts off and smacks you in the mouth and then he tells you, "Now here are the reasons why I just did that." And he wants this passage to do that for us.